Rugby-Itoje returns with a try as Lions overwhelm Reds in Brisbane


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 02 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - British & Irish Lions v Argentina - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - June 20, 2025 British & Irish Lions' Maro Itoje during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

(Reuters) -Skipper Maro Itoje celebrated his return with a try as the British & Irish Lions pulled away in the second half to beat the Queensland Reds 52-12 in their second tour match in Australia on Wednesday.

Tommy Freeman grabbed two tries and Andrew Porter, Duhan van der Merwe, Jac Morgan, Huw Jones and Gary Ringrose all also crossed as the Lions disappointed those in the 46,435 crowd at Brisbane's Lang Park who were hoping for an upset.

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